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National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2026)

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Status Published
Posted Date Jan 13, 2026
Close Date Mar 13, 2026 (Fixed)
Rural Tier Rural Eligible
Scope Nationwide
Summary

The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that develop, enhance, or adapt replicable practices, programs, models, or tools to strengthen library and archival services for the American public. The program supports projects that serve the learning needs of the public through libraries and archives; improve community prosperity through libraries and archives; provide broad access to and preservation of information and collections through libraries and archives; or provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster.

Funding Information
Min award $25,000
Max award $1,000,000
Total funding $11,500,000
Match pct $1
Eligible Applicant Types

Not yet categorized.

Geographic Eligibility
Nationwide
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